The US finished with a score of 184.897 — eight points better than second-place China. As SB Nation's Rodger Sherman pointed out, the gap between the US and China was wider than the gap between China and last-place Brazil.

It didn't seem as if it could be topped, but then Simone Biles, with the gold all but wrapped up — she needed just an eight — came out and put on a show. She scored an incredible 15.8.

Amazingly, the US's dominance came after a somewhat disappointing balance-beam performance. Biles stood out, as early on she twice wobbled on the 4-inch beam. She finished with a 15.3. The gymnastics world was taken aback by this show of humanity by Biles.

Perhaps Jerry Sullivan of The Buffalo News put it best: The US women's team can win gold without arguably the best gymnast in the world. With her, it is unstoppable.

This team is dynastic, and it will get to show off even more in the individual all-around on Thursday.